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fears of a possible nuclear meltdown is the second explosion threat to wrong japan's fukushima atomic power plant it's believed more than ten thousand could have been killed in the devastating earthquake consultants in the. libyan state t.v. reports colonel gadhafi gains and immense and winning back more territory as international police grows they had to surrender power. get up his men advance on eastern libya threatening that very soon the town of being god's he will for you join me in a few moments for more. also in other news this week boosting ties are advancing trade the u.s. vice president met gotcha's leaders not positioned in the span. of i will mark and see this is are you live from moscow japan is battling to avert a nuclear crisis amid fears another blast could hit the fukushima plant and the tsunami hit north this is the country declares a state of emergency on a second facility in the northeast region well official the trying to reduce the risk of which could trigger an explosion increasing the danger of a radiation leak small amounts of radiation have been released to r
fears of a possible nuclear meltdown is the second explosion threat to wrong japan's fukushima atomic power plant it's believed more than ten thousand could have been killed in the devastating earthquake consultants in the. libyan state t.v. reports colonel gadhafi gains and immense and winning back more territory as international police grows they had to surrender power. get up his men advance on eastern libya threatening that very soon the town of being god's he will for you join me in a few...
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japan's nuclear crisis has renewed a debate in the u.s. over what to do with spent nuclear fuel rods. currently, 145 million pounds every spent fuel is stored at 77 locations in the u.s., and 44 million pounds of additional spent fuel is added every year. this spent fuel is stored in tanks and most of the tanks are located right next to the nuclear reactors. the regulatory commission says that the system dealing with spent nuclear fuel is okay. >> right now we believe that spent fuel certainly can be stored safely and securely with the existing system. >> many americans want a single repository in a far-away place for the rods to be housed. but three decades the u.s. congress funded research on what to do with the rods. $13.5billion was spent on research. repeat, $13.5 billion on research! one burial site was final chosen, yucca mountain, a former salt mine in southwest nevada. in 2009, two years ago, after more than two decades of research, president obama decided to cut funding for yucca mountain as a nuclear repository site. reportedly,
japan's nuclear crisis has renewed a debate in the u.s. over what to do with spent nuclear fuel rods. currently, 145 million pounds every spent fuel is stored at 77 locations in the u.s., and 44 million pounds of additional spent fuel is added every year. this spent fuel is stored in tanks and most of the tanks are located right next to the nuclear reactors. the regulatory commission says that the system dealing with spent nuclear fuel is okay. >> right now we believe that spent fuel...
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despite the situation in japan sending a shock wave, " japan is expected to cope well in the coming months. german gdp is said to have grown 0.9% in the first quarter, twice as fast as the previous quarter. it was helped by the construction sector and growing demand for machinery and other industrial goods, and looking ahead, it is in the midterm outlook remains strong. on the wednesday's market action, a rally in frankfurt as traders shrugged off the news in north africa. we have this report from the frankfurt stock exchange. >> prices rose, and in some places, they soared. there were the dangers emanating from the catastrophe in japan and from the fight in libya. instead, they concentrated on what they see is for the profit rise is coming from companies in the next few months. a solar company is one of the stars. it is a medium-sized company coming from the ranks of the renewable energy technology companies, and it has more than doubled its profit in the last year and is looking for further growth in the next year. it makes the so-called solar converters. the power cannot be used by cons
despite the situation in japan sending a shock wave, " japan is expected to cope well in the coming months. german gdp is said to have grown 0.9% in the first quarter, twice as fast as the previous quarter. it was helped by the construction sector and growing demand for machinery and other industrial goods, and looking ahead, it is in the midterm outlook remains strong. on the wednesday's market action, a rally in frankfurt as traders shrugged off the news in north africa. we have this...
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how that incident compares to what's taking place right now in japan. and hear from some of those who were there. that story is coming up in about ten minutes. [ music ] >> eight years of war, how hundreds of people marked the start of the war in iraq today in san francisco and why one teacher brought her student. >> an alert to stay indoors. what had officials warning residents of a south bay neighborhood not to go outside. >> and why hundreds of students lined up and rolled up their sleeves. the 10:00 news continues inspect 90 seconds. ktvu.com, complete bay area news coverage. >> you have no control over me. >> more than 100 anti-war protestors were arrested in washington today when they refused to move away from the gates of the white house. those arrested included pentagon papers author daniel elsburg who is about to turn 80- year-old. many veterans participated in the otherwise peaceful demonstration which marked eight years of war in iraq. this is the eighth anniversary of the u.s. invasion of iraq. with troops still there, and in afghanistan, hu
how that incident compares to what's taking place right now in japan. and hear from some of those who were there. that story is coming up in about ten minutes. [ music ] >> eight years of war, how hundreds of people marked the start of the war in iraq today in san francisco and why one teacher brought her student. >> an alert to stay indoors. what had officials warning residents of a south bay neighborhood not to go outside. >> and why hundreds of students lined up and rolled...
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let's start with japan. japan is 30% reactors? >> 54 plants in operation at the moment. >> do expect that this will -- they will shut down other plants now? will be a change in energy policy in japan? >> i do not foresee any change in energy policy for the simple reason that japan has to import fuel the side nuclear power. i think they are so concerned about energy security, when there is a somber moment to reflect, they may put in much greater redundancies. these were very old reactors. i cannot to the japanese changing their view towards nuclear power. it is an important export industry for the country. that would add a double whammy as well. >> what conclusion are we likely to draw about nuclear energy in the united states? >> all the people that opposed nuclear power have come out of the woodwork. they are all back. it will have a negative impact in the united states. when i thought we were not going to have a great nuclear expansion before this incident, largely because of the cost of nuclear power in the united states. a new
let's start with japan. japan is 30% reactors? >> 54 plants in operation at the moment. >> do expect that this will -- they will shut down other plants now? will be a change in energy policy in japan? >> i do not foresee any change in energy policy for the simple reason that japan has to import fuel the side nuclear power. i think they are so concerned about energy security, when there is a somber moment to reflect, they may put in much greater redundancies. these were very...
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leave japan tomorrow? can you confirm? >> that is something that you have to ask the agency for international development. they manage the process. >> there is some skepticism among japanese and americans that they are not getting full information from japanese authorities. i was wondering what you think, as an experienced diplomat. do you feel confident you are getting the information you need and could you paint a picture of the diplomatic relations between the u.s. and japan right now? >> the diplomatic relations are very, very strong. the president has spoken with the prime minister. our ambassador speaks to the foreign minister and senior, other japanese government officials. our military's continued to work with the japanese self-defense forces. our technical experts are working with tokyo electric power. so the relationship is solid. there is information being exchanged all the time. you can never have enough information in a situation like this, but there is an ongoing and very, very positive relat
leave japan tomorrow? can you confirm? >> that is something that you have to ask the agency for international development. they manage the process. >> there is some skepticism among japanese and americans that they are not getting full information from japanese authorities. i was wondering what you think, as an experienced diplomat. do you feel confident you are getting the information you need and could you paint a picture of the diplomatic relations between the u.s. and japan...
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charlene israel tells us more. >> the quake shook the nation of japan and it's people. the tsunami mornings and waves in the u.s. forcing evacuations in hawaii. >> it is time for a little aloha. keep it simple, sensible and moving. >> reports indicate the initial quake rocked japan for 4 minutes. japanese lawmakers in session at the time the quake hit. >> this news room also captured the power of the quake. initial tremor could be felt as far away as beijing, china. fires burned out of control. this one at an oil refinery in tokyo had 100-foot flames in the air. millions without power. >> i thought i was going to die. it was enormous. >> thousands of people evacuated near a nuclear power plant. a state of emergency was issued after the cooling system failed. it is a precaution measure and no radiation leaked. at least 20 after shocks. >> rick justice is a missionary in japan and the church hopes to help in this tragedy. >> it is a good chance for us as christians to reach out to them. many chances to take blankets and food and establish a caring presence in the midst of
charlene israel tells us more. >> the quake shook the nation of japan and it's people. the tsunami mornings and waves in the u.s. forcing evacuations in hawaii. >> it is time for a little aloha. keep it simple, sensible and moving. >> reports indicate the initial quake rocked japan for 4 minutes. japanese lawmakers in session at the time the quake hit. >> this news room also captured the power of the quake. initial tremor could be felt as far away as beijing, china....
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unitedhealthcare. >>> a week ago, i was in japan. this program was broadcast out of there after we were covering the aftermath of the terrible earthquake and tsunami. with me, a team of abc correspondents. reporting on all the aspects of the unfolding tragedy. including the nuclear accident. when we returned, we gathered to discuss the stories we all didn't get chance to report on the air. you can find that conversation at abcnews.com, where you can always get the latest developments on japan and libya. and "world news with david muir" will have a full wrap of the day's events. and abc will have all the news across all the platforms. thank you for watching. i'll see you again next sunday. ay. >>> a powerful storm slams into the bay area overnight causing major power outages and the u.s. and coalition forces launch more air strikes over libya this morning. leader muammar khadafy is condemning the attack. join us next for the n ♪ have a good daisy ♪ eat well, live long ♪ have a good daisy, work out, get strong ♪ ♪ when you ne
unitedhealthcare. >>> a week ago, i was in japan. this program was broadcast out of there after we were covering the aftermath of the terrible earthquake and tsunami. with me, a team of abc correspondents. reporting on all the aspects of the unfolding tragedy. including the nuclear accident. when we returned, we gathered to discuss the stories we all didn't get chance to report on the air. you can find that conversation at abcnews.com, where you can always get the latest developments...
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we will continue to stand with the people of japan in their greatest hour of need. as we respond to these immediate crises abroad, we also will not let up in our efforts to tackle the pressing challenges facing our country, including accelerating economic growth. that is why, over the weekend, i will be in latin america. one of the main reasons for my trip is to strengthen economic partnerships abroad and to create good jobs at home. latin america is a part of the world where the economy is growing very quickly. where economies grow, so do demands for goods and services. the question is, where are these goods and services going to come from? as president, i want to make sure these products are made in america. i want to open more markets around the world so that american companies can do more business and hire more people. let me explain why this is important. every $1 billion of goods and services we exports supports more than 5000 jobs in the united states. so, the more we sell overseas, the more jobs we create on our shores. that is why last year i set a goal for
we will continue to stand with the people of japan in their greatest hour of need. as we respond to these immediate crises abroad, we also will not let up in our efforts to tackle the pressing challenges facing our country, including accelerating economic growth. that is why, over the weekend, i will be in latin america. one of the main reasons for my trip is to strengthen economic partnerships abroad and to create good jobs at home. latin america is a part of the world where the economy is...
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screens come from japan. apple's ipad ii is already sold out and japan's parts shortage may make it tough to get one. >> we don't see prices to go up in electronics. i think the first thing consumers are likely to see are holes on the shelves. >> consumerscy they can wait. >> if we have to wait for gadgets, we can wait. there are people without water. >> japan's third largest auto maker, nissan said they will restart full production this week. >> in seattle, boeing's biggest airliner and the rifle to europe's airbus took to the skies on the first test flight. the 747-8 intercontinental can carry 467 passengers. the first of the new planes will be delivered next year. that was no ordinary moon glowing in the sky last night. it was a supermoon. making its closest approach to earth in 18 years, the moon leaks 14% bigger and 30% brighter than usual. we will be back >> of course it's tough being away from home when disaster strikes. for japanese students here in the u.s. desperate pour answers about involved ones
screens come from japan. apple's ipad ii is already sold out and japan's parts shortage may make it tough to get one. >> we don't see prices to go up in electronics. i think the first thing consumers are likely to see are holes on the shelves. >> consumerscy they can wait. >> if we have to wait for gadgets, we can wait. there are people without water. >> japan's third largest auto maker, nissan said they will restart full production this week. >> in seattle,...
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apparently, they will love the buick in japan. if you could clarify those two things, have a great day, both of you. host: hang on aligned. i want to come back to you. guest: thank you for the question. one of the things is we still import a lot of energy. primarily for automobiles. one of the ways that we as a country begin to import less is through better energy policy because if we are more energy efficient, automobiles, using less power, just in terms of our energy mix, it is one of the things that is driving imports. i was trying to make that point. it is harder to -- we are not going to buy less televisions or start making closing wednesday are low value added jobs. in terms of the buicks, it is one of the best selling american cars in china right now. we were closely with united states trade representative ron kirk and our commerce secretary to make sure if there is a level playing field. we are advocating and working strongly to enforce trade agreements so there is a level playing field so when american companies compete,
apparently, they will love the buick in japan. if you could clarify those two things, have a great day, both of you. host: hang on aligned. i want to come back to you. guest: thank you for the question. one of the things is we still import a lot of energy. primarily for automobiles. one of the ways that we as a country begin to import less is through better energy policy because if we are more energy efficient, automobiles, using less power, just in terms of our energy mix, it is one of the...
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barrault it in japan. japan does not have trouble raising the funds they need to rebuild their investment. that is very easy for them to do. i think this is driven by speculators. someone says, why do other countries to intervene? japan was concerned about it. this is an easy gesture for the u.s. and other allies to make. this is painless to do, they intervened. it is pretty easy to overcome. this is the right thing to do economically. i don't think that is of much consequence either. i would say outside of japan, there would be some of these isolated supply shortages. >> there was a concern about baby formula. i think the message is that this is not a big economic crisis. this is manageable. people want to focus on the loss of human life. >> what about troop levels. >> the japanese 0 it to themselves. they can't handle this by issuing more debt to their citizens or raising the taxes and their citizens can easily afford to pay it. >> this is not an international debt holding for japan. it does mean realist
barrault it in japan. japan does not have trouble raising the funds they need to rebuild their investment. that is very easy for them to do. i think this is driven by speculators. someone says, why do other countries to intervene? japan was concerned about it. this is an easy gesture for the u.s. and other allies to make. this is painless to do, they intervened. it is pretty easy to overcome. this is the right thing to do economically. i don't think that is of much consequence either. i would...
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throughout the day as we keep you abreast of all the latest developments in japan. let's turn now to libya the arab league has backed the idea of a no fly zone over the country after an emergency summit of member states agreed to ask the u.n. security council so impose the restrictions suggested by the u.k. and france as archy's policy of reports the actual situation there in libya is far from the way it's being presented. there is a lot more haggling on the international stage of the minutes and no signs that the bargaining taking place out of the market shuts you close really noddy's loss rate and any of the evidence you just escalate the country and the argument is obviously just so foreign intervention is needed seems to ring a little hollow. but that's not. normally merrit intervention gadhafi has offered. but only if the camera leads stay well away from any of the opposition but it's a live picture in opposition strongholds ramadan bricky was forced to close the bin cos office. because pressure from rebels was to print the evolution of. nothing. and. this is.
throughout the day as we keep you abreast of all the latest developments in japan. let's turn now to libya the arab league has backed the idea of a no fly zone over the country after an emergency summit of member states agreed to ask the u.n. security council so impose the restrictions suggested by the u.k. and france as archy's policy of reports the actual situation there in libya is far from the way it's being presented. there is a lot more haggling on the international stage of the minutes...
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it is not only japan. japan unfortunately has many more of these cases. we're also concerned about south korea and many other countries in asia. our special adviser hosted a meeting for all of our chief submissions from asian countries to encourage that this be put on the top of the list. with respect to the pending cases, it is my belief that if we can get the conventions approved, we will have a stronger argument on the pending cases. i think there will be a recognition that japanese society has changed its views about how the cases should be handled. i think that will open more possibilities for the families that are unfortunately suffering from the adoption of their children. with respect to china, the one child policy, forced abortion, forced sterilization -- >> i am sorry. thank you so much. mr. ackerman, the ranking member of the committee on southeast asia is recognized for five minutes. >> just when it was getting good. it seems like just yesterday the faceless, frustrated for a vendor devoid of a future set himself on fire. now, tomorrow ain't w
it is not only japan. japan unfortunately has many more of these cases. we're also concerned about south korea and many other countries in asia. our special adviser hosted a meeting for all of our chief submissions from asian countries to encourage that this be put on the top of the list. with respect to the pending cases, it is my belief that if we can get the conventions approved, we will have a stronger argument on the pending cases. i think there will be a recognition that japanese society...
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the japanese government publicly that japan asked for help from u.s. forces in japan. are you waiting to provide those assistance? to your second question is, yes. i already told prime minister will provide whatever assistance they need. my understanding is the main assistance we're going to be able to provide them is lift capacity. the ability for us to i think clean in the -- help in the cleanup. obviously when you have a tsunami like this, as well as an earthquake, you have, you know, huge disruptions both in the infrastructure -- you have boats, houses, cars that are washed into main thorough fares. and that requires heavy equipment. so any assistance that we can provide we will be providing. i'm heart broken by this tragedy. i think when you see what's happening in japan, you are reminded that for all our differences in culture or language or religion, that ultimately humanity is one. and when we face these kinds of natural disasters, whether it's in new zealand or haiti or jap japan, then you think about your own family. and you think, how would you feel if you l
the japanese government publicly that japan asked for help from u.s. forces in japan. are you waiting to provide those assistance? to your second question is, yes. i already told prime minister will provide whatever assistance they need. my understanding is the main assistance we're going to be able to provide them is lift capacity. the ability for us to i think clean in the -- help in the cleanup. obviously when you have a tsunami like this, as well as an earthquake, you have, you know, huge...
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japan. well means the chernobyl incident twenty five years ago remains. history's biggest manmade nuclear disaster and indeed that russia is the country despite that fact that it was soviet union still russia is the country which was dealing with this problem and has a vast experience in trying to resolve this issue all the methods in fighting the explosion at a nuclear plant. to this date were worked out in russia in soviet russia in moscow and in ukraine so should the japanese side ask for the russian help i'm not sure whether any real chernobyl liquidators would be dispatched to the area because it's twenty five years since his own since then since the since the fall out in chernobyl but still the experience which russia possesses in that matter would be of course invaluable indeed despite that the two incidents in chernobyl and the one which is unraveling now in japan are different in their nature still of the methods in which you can probably extinguish the fire in the reactor and i dea
japan. well means the chernobyl incident twenty five years ago remains. history's biggest manmade nuclear disaster and indeed that russia is the country despite that fact that it was soviet union still russia is the country which was dealing with this problem and has a vast experience in trying to resolve this issue all the methods in fighting the explosion at a nuclear plant. to this date were worked out in russia in soviet russia in moscow and in ukraine so should the japanese side ask for...
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but what is needed now from japan is an official request so far japan has accepted help from six countries including the united states great britain germany australia new zealand and south korea meanwhile here in the russian capital people are coming to the japanese embassy and laying flowers its walls ok well we know that russia has been on high alert especially because the far east is very close to the center of the epicenter of the nuclear power plant just how has the situation in the russia's far east been affected by the what's happening in japan. caution atomic energy agency has assured that in the worst case scenario of a mission of radioactive particles they will not reach russia's sure's one of the explanations of that could be the fact that the air flows around the globe move in such way they move from west to east and from north to south so if you look at the map in the worst case scenario the particles would be carried away from japan and russia towards the pacific ocean having said that russia does have the sad experience of dealing with consequences over a nuclear disaster so
but what is needed now from japan is an official request so far japan has accepted help from six countries including the united states great britain germany australia new zealand and south korea meanwhile here in the russian capital people are coming to the japanese embassy and laying flowers its walls ok well we know that russia has been on high alert especially because the far east is very close to the center of the epicenter of the nuclear power plant just how has the situation in the...
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staff to japan. as our discussion and understanding of the vents continue to unfold, at a certain point, we gained a limited amount of information that led us to believe that there was a possibility of a further degradeation of the conditions of the reactor. based on the information that we had, we looked at that situation relative to what we had and determined if a similar thing were to happen in the united states we would be recommending a larger evacuation out to. 50 miles and i would stress that was based on limited information a conservative and prudent decision that we made. pe provided a recommendation to the u.s. government and the ambassador in japan issued a notice to american citizens in japan to be advised to evacuate or relocate to 50 miles beyond the plant. here domesticically, we continue to support efforts to monitor at nuclear power plants and through the environmental protection agent system we continue to monitor radiation levels that would be seen in the united states and i want t
staff to japan. as our discussion and understanding of the vents continue to unfold, at a certain point, we gained a limited amount of information that led us to believe that there was a possibility of a further degradeation of the conditions of the reactor. based on the information that we had, we looked at that situation relative to what we had and determined if a similar thing were to happen in the united states we would be recommending a larger evacuation out to. 50 miles and i would stress...
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vice president is in the stoking new solid japan's global trade m.t.v.'s high on the agenda. and the london commuter town that's increasingly crossing point for extremism its residents on the edge as it draws both radical islamist and nationalist. business does russia's economy seize a windfall from high energy prices and say instability in the middle east and north africa could help russia where new customers join me for more on bad harvests for. coming to you live from moscow one pm here on marina joshie welcome to the program the violence in libya has reached a grim milestone more than a thousand are thought to have died in the fighting between rebels and government forces while opposition leaders are calling for the u.n. to recognize its control both sides are urging foreign countries to stay out of the conflict post lir isn't leaving capital for r.t.e. . these government forces have made a constant challenge is that we are related to what we have now taken over we are still fighting the reported in each piece of the country in the oil rich. and he says because we know it
vice president is in the stoking new solid japan's global trade m.t.v.'s high on the agenda. and the london commuter town that's increasingly crossing point for extremism its residents on the edge as it draws both radical islamist and nationalist. business does russia's economy seize a windfall from high energy prices and say instability in the middle east and north africa could help russia where new customers join me for more on bad harvests for. coming to you live from moscow one pm here on...
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you're watching us a crazy life from moscow ok beyond that of the latest news coming out of japan and also you can find the latest on our website i'll see your home on the headlines our next guest was. late and discover it's busey. communicate with a while under. test yourself and become free. see what nature can give you an obscene. yes my name is daniel schmidt this is julian assange we're here to make a short presentation about that we can fix project and the first step in the fourth of state is to get information out about the real world. through him war on you and your. speakers really because you are going to be a democracy. if i don't put in the source of this danger he would hunt me down and kill you. this is exactly one of the reasons why we left the project because it has become more about this all the claims. then all the actual information. thank you. so old people around the won't. we.
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well, the earthquake in japan has also had an effect on oil prices. the price of light swede crude dipped below $100 a barrel monday before rising slightly. the reason for the short-term drop in price is a temporary reduction in demand from japan, one of the world's biggest oil importers. demand is expected to pick up once reconstruction begins, at least four of japan's own refineries were shut down after the quake. meanwhile, a number of german companies are evacuating their foreign employees from japan. at bmw, 50 workers are returning to germany monday according to a spokesperson at the company's head quarters in munich. at tokyo's airports it is mostly foreigners wanting to leave the country, most of them concerned about a nuclear fallout. and the euro gained on monday on the back of an agreement on debt relief by a deal struck in the early hours of saturday. leaders meeting in brussels agreeed to increase the lending capacity of the bloc's rescue funds from $350 billion euros to $440's billion yure rose. the money can be used to buy bonds of dist
well, the earthquake in japan has also had an effect on oil prices. the price of light swede crude dipped below $100 a barrel monday before rising slightly. the reason for the short-term drop in price is a temporary reduction in demand from japan, one of the world's biggest oil importers. demand is expected to pick up once reconstruction begins, at least four of japan's own refineries were shut down after the quake. meanwhile, a number of german companies are evacuating their foreign employees...
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chairman, from japan. we would be most interested in your observations and an update on the situation. i want you to be looking for word and talk a little bit about the issues the united states should consider in learning from this event. for formal statements, gentlemen, will be the heart of the record. so please summarize -- will be made part of the record. >> thank you, chairman. i appreciate the opportunity to appear before your subcommittee today to address the response of the nuclear regulatory commission to these tragic events as you discussed in japan. i traveled to japan over the past weekend and just returned yesterday. i went to be able to directly convey a message of support to our japanese counterparts. i had an opportunity to meet with senior japanese government and officials and i consulted with the team of experts who are in japan as part of our efforts to assist the japanese response to dealing with the nuclear reactors. i would note that that is one small part of a broader u.s. effort to
chairman, from japan. we would be most interested in your observations and an update on the situation. i want you to be looking for word and talk a little bit about the issues the united states should consider in learning from this event. for formal statements, gentlemen, will be the heart of the record. so please summarize -- will be made part of the record. >> thank you, chairman. i appreciate the opportunity to appear before your subcommittee today to address the response of the...
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activists insist japan is sending the u.s. a painful message. >> in japan before march 11th people said we'll never have a 9.0. we need to do better than that. we have a wakeup call here. >> reporter: indian point's operators insist it's safe, well protected from even a terrorist attack, and built to sustain the strongest earthquakes anticipated for the area. despite all of that, opponents say nature's unpredictability makes a nuclear plant here just not worth the risk. ron allen, nbc news, buchanan, new york. >>> we are back in a moment with a troubling question a lot of people are asking after the events of the past several days. >>> finally tonight, after the unrelenting and literally world-changing news of the past nine or so days, a question many of us have been asking, now perfectly captured on the cover of "newsweek" magazine out tomorrow, against the backdrop of a cresting wave, the words "apom lips now: tsunamis, earthquakes, nuclear meltdowns, revolutions, economies on the brink, what the blank is next?" we wish we c
activists insist japan is sending the u.s. a painful message. >> in japan before march 11th people said we'll never have a 9.0. we need to do better than that. we have a wakeup call here. >> reporter: indian point's operators insist it's safe, well protected from even a terrorist attack, and built to sustain the strongest earthquakes anticipated for the area. despite all of that, opponents say nature's unpredictability makes a nuclear plant here just not worth the risk. ron allen,...
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buying up the world there was a big recession and japan is now seen as a more or less normal capitalist country with it is a lot. japanese to be fearful and they're very anxious about trying to want to ask you about bric bloc that is made up of brazil russia india and china some experts are saying that this block is going to really become a leader in. the world economic arena do you think that's the case or is china way ahead of everyone else china is certainly bigger than most other places and all these countries have a long way to grow and very dynamic for that. reason because they come from a lower. base. tend to be industrious and ambitious and sold in a way that perhaps is less true in. a continent like your which has been prosperous for a long time do you think they could become stronger than the united states in europe in terms of their. combined possibly but what a stronger me in today's economies when. corporations very very often they have will have their headquarters in one country but most of the factories in other countries and consumers all over the place and. it's become
buying up the world there was a big recession and japan is now seen as a more or less normal capitalist country with it is a lot. japanese to be fearful and they're very anxious about trying to want to ask you about bric bloc that is made up of brazil russia india and china some experts are saying that this block is going to really become a leader in. the world economic arena do you think that's the case or is china way ahead of everyone else china is certainly bigger than most other places and...
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he saw the videos in japan. you get the idea of a six-foot wall of water rushing in, and how devastating that could be. we also have folks in hawaii that went into the governor's eoc as he was activating and evacuating his toes. the process really comes back to in the critical moments when we think that there may be an even -- we knew a major earthquake had occurred, so we knew the tsunami risk was there. we have the forecast, but we did not know what the impact would be. we began moving supplies, based upon what we projected. it was the worst case impact. again, it is a process that says we have to understand and be in close contact with our warning sitters -- warning centers, state partners, and we are doing this as a team. we are talking to the admiral in case we need more resources. anything they are concerned about, anything they need to adjust, so the process comes back to the heart of what you have tried to get to. fema had to be more agile, be able to build a better team, recognize there's a lot more cap
he saw the videos in japan. you get the idea of a six-foot wall of water rushing in, and how devastating that could be. we also have folks in hawaii that went into the governor's eoc as he was activating and evacuating his toes. the process really comes back to in the critical moments when we think that there may be an even -- we knew a major earthquake had occurred, so we knew the tsunami risk was there. we have the forecast, but we did not know what the impact would be. we began moving...
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another potential set back as japan struggles to contain it nuclear reactor crisis. >>> and fallen star. fans mourn the sudden death of germany's most beloved zoo animal. captions paid for by nbc-universal television >>> hello and good morning. >>> welcome to our viewers across the nation, including the pacific time zone. i'm lynn berry. and today we begin with targeting libya. american and european militaries spent the weekend launching intense strikes on libya in a mission aimed at halting the brutal attacks on anti-government rebels. although american officials say the u.s. is not trying to kill gadhafi, operation odyssey dawn appears to have hit close to home for the libyan leader. nbc news has learned that english forces conducted a strike on his compound. it was not known where gadhafi was at the time, but according to the "new york times," journalists did not report any casualties. meanwhile robert gates says that the u.s. expects to hand over control of the mission to a coalition in a matter of days. that coalition will probably be headed either by the french or english or by na
another potential set back as japan struggles to contain it nuclear reactor crisis. >>> and fallen star. fans mourn the sudden death of germany's most beloved zoo animal. captions paid for by nbc-universal television >>> hello and good morning. >>> welcome to our viewers across the nation, including the pacific time zone. i'm lynn berry. and today we begin with targeting libya. american and european militaries spent the weekend launching intense strikes on libya in a...
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ladies and gentlemen, the events in japan do not only mean an unbelieveable catastrophe for japan. they are also a watershed for the entire world for europe and also for germany. i've said it time and again in the past and let me repeat it here today we cannot and must not simply go back to business as usual. and we are not going to revert to business as usual. and the people in germany are not doing that either. and that shows their great interest in all the special broad casts and television -- broadcasts and television about japan and politicianings must not revert to business as usual. the federal government must not revert to business as usual. and has not done so. yes, it remains true -- it remains true such enormous earthquakes and tsunamis as they have hit japan in all probability and according to all scientific expectations are not going to apply to us. and the same is true of health consequences of the nuclear catastrophe in japan. it's not going to apply to germany. in all probability. we are too far removed from the location of the catastrophe. and yes, it remains true.
ladies and gentlemen, the events in japan do not only mean an unbelieveable catastrophe for japan. they are also a watershed for the entire world for europe and also for germany. i've said it time and again in the past and let me repeat it here today we cannot and must not simply go back to business as usual. and we are not going to revert to business as usual. and the people in germany are not doing that either. and that shows their great interest in all the special broad casts and television...
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and in japan the operator of the fukushima nuclear plant denies reports that radiation levels have reached the norm claims lead to the immediate evacuation of emergency workers but a high concentration of radioactive has been detected in the sea since. one next as promised we discuss the rise of islamophobia in the us with award winning journalist. who says it's a reaction to fear that's a special interview next. archie sitting down with award winning writer and journalist ian buruma named one of the top one hundred global thinkers by foreign policy magazine mr bruma is a professor of democracy human rights and journalism at bard college in new york sir thank you so much for joining us today thank you know your latest book is taming the gods of religion and democracy on three continents so i want to start our discussion by asking you about the role of islam in the modern world how significant is it and do you see a certain level of. phobia in the united states nowadays do you think it's just there is certainly a level of islamophobia just all over the western world it's difficult to talk a
and in japan the operator of the fukushima nuclear plant denies reports that radiation levels have reached the norm claims lead to the immediate evacuation of emergency workers but a high concentration of radioactive has been detected in the sea since. one next as promised we discuss the rise of islamophobia in the us with award winning journalist. who says it's a reaction to fear that's a special interview next. archie sitting down with award winning writer and journalist ian buruma named one...
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five or bennett is in japan and has more. right now they're still trying to reconnect power to the site so they can get those cooling systems up and running and bring the temperature down inside the reactor something about the only way they're now going to prevent what could be a real nuclear disaster they're now focusing on reactor number two because this morning a they actually saw smoke rising from the reactor they don't know what the cause was of that i don't think it was an explosion that wasn't heard clearly the temperature inside is very hot what they already managed to do was to lay a power cable from the main cause really a kilometer long cable to try and restore power but they haven't managed to connect that up yet the radiation is very high still and also the. casing of the reactor the containment vessel was badly damaged in the explosion that happened earlier this week in the meantime the are trying everything they can to try and keep the temperature down to try to cool the reactors. off the first thought actually
five or bennett is in japan and has more. right now they're still trying to reconnect power to the site so they can get those cooling systems up and running and bring the temperature down inside the reactor something about the only way they're now going to prevent what could be a real nuclear disaster they're now focusing on reactor number two because this morning a they actually saw smoke rising from the reactor they don't know what the cause was of that i don't think it was an explosion that...
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and in japan the fukushima nuclear facilities management for wrong worth watching. aviation levels have dropped ten million times and no mistake probes the regions of a creation of the largest city in the side. of europe is eight now and i'll be back with more news in less than fifteen minutes first let's take a look at what's happening in the world of sports with. what's the big good to have you with us our headlines this hour. the russian vitaly petrov reaches the full no one podium for the first ever time finishing third at the season opening a stream grand prix. all changed russia say goodbye to the top of their euro twenty twelve qualifying group for now after feeling to break the deadlock against armenia . plant ansel about move closer to the garden cup finals both moving up in the respective series over the weekend. the telly showing he's got what it takes to contest in formula one the russian earning first ever podium finish at the opening race of the season in melbourne the borgo rocket believed bettered by pull to flag winner with sebastian vettel lewis ha
and in japan the fukushima nuclear facilities management for wrong worth watching. aviation levels have dropped ten million times and no mistake probes the regions of a creation of the largest city in the side. of europe is eight now and i'll be back with more news in less than fifteen minutes first let's take a look at what's happening in the world of sports with. what's the big good to have you with us our headlines this hour. the russian vitaly petrov reaches the full no one podium for the...
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correspondent i were bennett from nagasaki japan. for more now on the nuclear disaster looming in japan how and how the car joins us from montreal canada she's the author of this book nuclear power is not the answer. heather how i wanted to get your take on are exactly what's going on it seems that every new report every update we get out of japan from that nuclear plant there seems to get worse and worse what is your take on what's happening here. well i mean yes so then there was but i mean just beginning but that's the problem. so we recklessly unsought oh one part you know the wars are on the rock and roll so we're all very curling who or where we are infallible one who was for us and that means as for roads we stopped. the car the i'm climbing of the rod will ignite mixing with learning and that will allow the rug was pulled down bottom how regular life and melts into a motion my i'm not really a really huge amount of radioactive material in glee is interest charges will be carried by the wind. is the true word you kinds of or s
correspondent i were bennett from nagasaki japan. for more now on the nuclear disaster looming in japan how and how the car joins us from montreal canada she's the author of this book nuclear power is not the answer. heather how i wanted to get your take on are exactly what's going on it seems that every new report every update we get out of japan from that nuclear plant there seems to get worse and worse what is your take on what's happening here. well i mean yes so then there was but i mean...
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the other major story of the day the disaster in japan. news of possible progress in the nuclear reactors, but also new worries about radiation in the food supply. we'll be back. news of possible progress but also new worries of radiation in the food supply. we will be back. back. grams of protein, boost plus also has fourn and twenty-six essential vitamins and minerals including calcium and vitamin d to help maintain bone health. get complete nutrition for an active, healthy lifestyle. try boost plus today. this has been medifacts for boost plus. and i was a pack-a-day smoker for 25 years. i do remember sitting down with my boys, and i'm like, "oh, promise mommy you'll never ever pick up a cigarette." i had to quit. ♪ my doctor gave me a prescription for chantix, a medication i could take and still smoke, while it built up in my system. [ male announcer ] chantix is a non-nicotine pill proven to help people quit smoking. it reduces the urge to smoke. some people had changes in behavior, thinking or mood, hostility, agitation, depressed
the other major story of the day the disaster in japan. news of possible progress in the nuclear reactors, but also new worries about radiation in the food supply. we'll be back. news of possible progress but also new worries of radiation in the food supply. we will be back. back. grams of protein, boost plus also has fourn and twenty-six essential vitamins and minerals including calcium and vitamin d to help maintain bone health. get complete nutrition for an active, healthy lifestyle. try...
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and especially from japan. more americans die from pollution each year than all of the people killed from chernobyl and the radiation levels in japan are nothing like that. are we overstating the danger? >> i think you make a good point. the people in the united states u.s. territories are in no danger. it is unlikely they will be exposed to the danger. there is concern about u.s. citizens in japan and we are monitoring the situation closely. but we'll see what comes. and as i said, day-by-day, hour-by-hour the focus is on mitigation of this issue. >> chris: there are reports that tepco, the company that owned the property delayed this taking steps to control the crisis such as using seawater because it didn't want to destroy its property. first of all. is that true? and secondly, should tepco simply bury the reactors in sand and cement as the russians did in chernobyl? would that solve the problem. in. >> first, i don't know the exact ronology. cooling with see water is the right decision. once you use the sea
and especially from japan. more americans die from pollution each year than all of the people killed from chernobyl and the radiation levels in japan are nothing like that. are we overstating the danger? >> i think you make a good point. the people in the united states u.s. territories are in no danger. it is unlikely they will be exposed to the danger. there is concern about u.s. citizens in japan and we are monitoring the situation closely. but we'll see what comes. and as i said,...
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japan is in a unique situation. but really it's going ahead so rapidly in the world now. there are 65 reactors under construction all around the world. china's got 20 all by themselves. these countries have realized it's nuclear or coal and china has had enough of coal. you can't breathe in the cities and they've seen the future and they've said "we're going nuclear." and they may step back or a month or two and say, well, we're going look at it, investigate. what's going to happen in this country i think it will hang in the balance. it's a very strong argument that we should be trying to... going ahead with it for carbon emissions purposes and just for general... >> rose: there will be overwhelming carbon emissions unless we find an alternative source of energy? >> yeah, yeah. we... yes. >> rose: michael? >> i'm in a different camp here. i'm ready to throw in the towel on nuclear power. >> rose: really? >> yeah, absolutely. i just don'tedly that a species like ours that makes mistakes can play with fire like this. i think the numbers on the dice are just too big to be ro
japan is in a unique situation. but really it's going ahead so rapidly in the world now. there are 65 reactors under construction all around the world. china's got 20 all by themselves. these countries have realized it's nuclear or coal and china has had enough of coal. you can't breathe in the cities and they've seen the future and they've said "we're going nuclear." and they may step back or a month or two and say, well, we're going look at it, investigate. what's going to happen in...
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i'm barbara hall. >> from libya now to the crisis in japan. crews continue their efforts tonight to cooldown several crippled nuclear reactors. this as that country faces a new issue, higher than normal raidation levels found in water, spinach and milk. officials today said not to drink tap water to one village after raidation was detected. david pipe certify in tokoyo. >> teams still struggling to cooldown the reactors, act 150 miles northeast of year in the capitol. the main focus is to restore power and cooling system there is which were knocked out by the tsunami over a week ago. tokoyo said power has been restored to two of the units now but still not clear if the cooling systems will work. fire trucks continue to pump water over the reactors still in danger of over heating. a nuclear safety official has warned pressure levels have been changing at the plant's number three reactor which is the only unit in the plant. the power company has warned the spraying of water on that unit may not be cooling it. the operator has backed away now fro
i'm barbara hall. >> from libya now to the crisis in japan. crews continue their efforts tonight to cooldown several crippled nuclear reactors. this as that country faces a new issue, higher than normal raidation levels found in water, spinach and milk. officials today said not to drink tap water to one village after raidation was detected. david pipe certify in tokoyo. >> teams still struggling to cooldown the reactors, act 150 miles northeast of year in the capitol. the main focus...
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and from japan this evening, a giant miracle. a grandmother and her grandson pulled out alive, nine days after the quake. >>> and in this country tonight, the deadly string of bus accidents and just in here, the eye-opening findings after some surprise inspections this weekend. >>> and later tonight, the one sports highlight you cannot miss before starting the week ahead. the athlete in the match of his life. desperate for nighttime heartburn relief? for many, nexium helps relieve heartburn symptoms caused by acid reflux disease. talk to your doctor about your risk for osteoporosis-related bone fractures if you take multiple daily doses of nexium for a long time. possible side effects include headache, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. other serious stomach conditions may still exist. talk to your doctor about nexium. if you can't afford your medication, astrazeneca may be able to help. that's how it is with alzheimer's disease. she needs help from me. and her medication. the exelon patch -- it releases medication continuously for tw
and from japan this evening, a giant miracle. a grandmother and her grandson pulled out alive, nine days after the quake. >>> and in this country tonight, the deadly string of bus accidents and just in here, the eye-opening findings after some surprise inspections this weekend. >>> and later tonight, the one sports highlight you cannot miss before starting the week ahead. the athlete in the match of his life. desperate for nighttime heartburn relief? for many, nexium helps...
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in the 1980's everyone in america was terrified of japan incorporated. i think if the japanese had bought rockefeller and the other high-profile things like that and you mentioned some of that in your notebook, japan incorporated disappeared, and now we're sort of waiting for japan to be one of these debt dominoes hundred% of gdp. as china the new japanpgpg incorporated? poe wepo overstating whether0gpg people should be concerned aboug pg answer is i don't know because if i knew i would have treated that already.popopopo >> host: how can you be inpgpgpo washington without --0g0g0gpgpgg >> guest: good point. but my sensepo is that becausepg what can happen, by the way, weg know that japan was a housing crisis that led to a situation.o the property won again it is tho central america solve thesepo0gg problems because of the economio malaise thepg country suffered since thatpg time.0gpgpgpgpgpg it's now 30 years later and it can be longer-term and some sustained basis which is quite detrimental. we don't know. nobody knows how china is going to look and 20,
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the problem in japan is a deep one. it is not like people in the united states have all lot of ideas about how to solve the japanese economic difficulties. the concern here in the united states is growing that we are headed down the same road. we are facing a lot of the same stagnation problems after the financial crisis here that japan has had in adjusting to the one in the 1990's. but they do need some leadership and develop some and that -- effective economic programs. there may be some stimulus to the fact that would come from this. ative effect that may come with this. i have heard no successful idea on how to get the japanese economy growing again at a rapid pace. we are all puzzled about the fundamental problems that hold the growth back. .> there's no boz worth plan >> no, i think the remarkable thing about japan is that 25 years ago, everyone. it did japan for its incredible high rate of saving that they had. that -- everyone pointed to japan for its incredible high right of savings. now it is less than the uni
the problem in japan is a deep one. it is not like people in the united states have all lot of ideas about how to solve the japanese economic difficulties. the concern here in the united states is growing that we are headed down the same road. we are facing a lot of the same stagnation problems after the financial crisis here that japan has had in adjusting to the one in the 1990's. but they do need some leadership and develop some and that -- effective economic programs. there may be some...
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and japan on the brink of a church noble life a task for free is it really possible to prevent a full scale nuclear disaster with both resources. and while libya and japan are in turmoil president obama heads out to a more stable and growing region talking about latin america chris now be playing a game of catch up. it's friday march eighteenth seven pm in washington d.c. i'm christine for sound what you are today. well i want to start now with the situation in libya where much of the rest of the world has come forward with its reaction now as we told you yesterday the united nations approved a resolution to him impose a no fly zone there we heard from president obama earlier today who said the united states would not supply ground troops into libya and would not use force to go beyond the go beyond the goal of protecting civilians in libya but it's kind of a double edged sword there you know protecting civilians have in the past meant using force those two sentences somewhat at war with each other and how omar gadhafi has called for a cease fire but it's unclear what that actually me
and japan on the brink of a church noble life a task for free is it really possible to prevent a full scale nuclear disaster with both resources. and while libya and japan are in turmoil president obama heads out to a more stable and growing region talking about latin america chris now be playing a game of catch up. it's friday march eighteenth seven pm in washington d.c. i'm christine for sound what you are today. well i want to start now with the situation in libya where much of the rest of...
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and aggression aftershocks struck japan as the country struggles to bury thousands of tsunami victims and prevent a radioactive blowout of its crippled nuclear power plant radiation levels around the site are nearly two thousand times higher than normal. right now natasha's here for the latest from the world of sports. thank you ari you're watching this point there's live an hour to the headlines this hour. playoffs continue on the plan to get closer to the big our in cup finals moving three zero up in their best of seven series against the collective. step up russian return a picture of french as the home of the one podium for the first time finishing at the season opening australian grand prix. and also when number five hundred four came classed as a base mario martinez sanchez progress into the fourth round in miami. and look at all where the cage fell playoffs where one game three against like i might say of manning the moscow region man are now just one win away from making the finals constantin but up a freak out sunday's highlights. atlanta return from euro slow in an decidedly
and aggression aftershocks struck japan as the country struggles to bury thousands of tsunami victims and prevent a radioactive blowout of its crippled nuclear power plant radiation levels around the site are nearly two thousand times higher than normal. right now natasha's here for the latest from the world of sports. thank you ari you're watching this point there's live an hour to the headlines this hour. playoffs continue on the plan to get closer to the big our in cup finals moving three...
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and japan on the brink of a churn noble like disaster is it really possible to prevent a for full scale nuclear disaster with so few resources. and while libya and japan are in turmoil president obama heads south to a more stable and growing region latin america because this now be a game of catch up. it's friday march eighteenth four pm in washington d.c. i'm christine for is out there watching our team so i want to start now with the situation in libya as we told you yesterday the united nations approved a resolution to impose a no fly zone there moammar gadhafi has called for a cease fire since that happened but it's unclear whether what that actually means as reports of violence there continue and now we're hearing reports that france and great britain may be getting ready to send planes to the area even sooner than expected will start off today with an inside look for marty's pulse leader. i was certainly hearing that rebels feel it's a little more than a contradiction they simply do not believe the gadhafi regime they say that they will not heed the ceasefire call it point to the
and japan on the brink of a churn noble like disaster is it really possible to prevent a for full scale nuclear disaster with so few resources. and while libya and japan are in turmoil president obama heads south to a more stable and growing region latin america because this now be a game of catch up. it's friday march eighteenth four pm in washington d.c. i'm christine for is out there watching our team so i want to start now with the situation in libya as we told you yesterday the united...
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but i'm sure the very people who should so just where is the international atomic energy agency as japan nears a nuclear meltdown the american dream is a bust for the moment for a lot of people. and so is the people's trust in their government so is it the system that's in decline or was the u.s. set up to fail all along. and set up to succeed a beauty queen finds herself just like the average american jane without a job or a home we'll speak with former miss colorado from two thousand a lot. has thursday march seventeenth eight pm in washington d.c. i'm christine for a sound and watching our team. well the united nations security council has voted on a resolution imposing a no fly zone extending over all of libya and that quote all necessary means can be used to protect citizens there this is of course an attempt to try to halt libyan leader moammar gadhafi is mounting attacks against rebel positions and there has certainly been a some mixed reactions tonight we've been seeing video i think we have this video here of the people in benghazi celebrating upon hearing the news that the u.n.
but i'm sure the very people who should so just where is the international atomic energy agency as japan nears a nuclear meltdown the american dream is a bust for the moment for a lot of people. and so is the people's trust in their government so is it the system that's in decline or was the u.s. set up to fail all along. and set up to succeed a beauty queen finds herself just like the average american jane without a job or a home we'll speak with former miss colorado from two thousand a lot....
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the white house urged americans in japan thththththththththththh radius than japan's radius. japan's crisis is already influencing nuclear power programs around the world. china announced this week that it had suspended final approval for the construction of 50 new nuclear power lantz, which account for almost 40% of the world's planned nuclear reactors. the u.s., the u.k., france and china have all defended nuclear power. the u.k. has four nuclear re anthonyors in the advanced planning stage, and france has one. china has 50 reactors in that phase. the u.s. has 104 functioning nuclear reactors in 31 states. question, should president obama follow germany's lead and shut down civilian nuclear re ankers and check them out? eleanor? >> i think he did the right thing by calling for a review of all of the reactors. there are two in california, that are built on faults that, were discovered after they were put in place. allegedly, they're built to withstand quakes i think up to 7 or 8. but this was a 9. and it wasn't actually the earthquake that did the damage in japan of it was t
the white house urged americans in japan thththththththththththh radius than japan's radius. japan's crisis is already influencing nuclear power programs around the world. china announced this week that it had suspended final approval for the construction of 50 new nuclear power lantz, which account for almost 40% of the world's planned nuclear reactors. the u.s., the u.k., france and china have all defended nuclear power. the u.k. has four nuclear re anthonyors in the advanced planning stage,...
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to the latest news in japan. japanese officials say radioactive iodine has been detected in tokoyo drinking water as well as other areas and japan's government says that spinach and milk taken from farms 20 miles from crippled nuclear plants have radiation 20 times above the limit. and the water trucks are now pumping sea water directly on to unit three to keep it from a total meltdown and crews are working to try and reconnect four of the six reactors to japan's power grid by today or tomorrow. and abc's diana avlear has more. >> remembering all they have lost fighting to keep what they have left. the japanese people came together in a moment of silence friday at the hour the earthquake staggered their nation one week ago and prayed for their dead. for the living the struggle is just beginning. fire trucks hosed down crippled nuclear reactors for a second day at the fukushima complex. and continued to risk their lives in the process. like these firemen who volunteered for the job. some plant workers recall the a
to the latest news in japan. japanese officials say radioactive iodine has been detected in tokoyo drinking water as well as other areas and japan's government says that spinach and milk taken from farms 20 miles from crippled nuclear plants have radiation 20 times above the limit. and the water trucks are now pumping sea water directly on to unit three to keep it from a total meltdown and crews are working to try and reconnect four of the six reactors to japan's power grid by today or...
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frightening news from japan this morning. reports that their milk and food supply is now contaminated with radiation. and this morning, the heroic workers at the crippled nuclear plant in japan, are trying to start the cooling pumps to prevent a meltdown. >>> strange twist. police uncover what they say was a murder plot at this upscale yoga clothing store, in a posh washington, d.c., suburb. did this woman, murder her co-worker and then bind and gag herself so that she could claim to be a victim? >>> and hacked. who is hacking into celebrities' e-mail accounts? and leaking embarrassing photos and information? more than 50 female stars have been hit so far. and now, the fbi is on the case. >>> good morning, again. we have two, big stories developing this morning. let's take another look at those pictures out of libya. the rebels say they shot down one of moammar gadhafi's war planes while it was attacking them. is this proof that gadhafi is defying america? also this morning, gadhafi says he's just sent a letter to president o
frightening news from japan this morning. reports that their milk and food supply is now contaminated with radiation. and this morning, the heroic workers at the crippled nuclear plant in japan, are trying to start the cooling pumps to prevent a meltdown. >>> strange twist. police uncover what they say was a murder plot at this upscale yoga clothing store, in a posh washington, d.c., suburb. did this woman, murder her co-worker and then bind and gag herself so that she could claim to...
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the problem in japan is how to deal with tsunamis. the problem would not apply to land locked countries or countries that have never had to experience a tsunami. we have decided to subject all of our power plants to a stress test, a safety test. that the energy mix comes under the sovereignty of member states. some have opted for nuclear energy. others have not. for those who have opted for nuclear energy, things will be as follows. the commission will set the framework for the standards and monitoring. independent nuclear authorities will conduct the tests. they will make the results public. the european authorities in charge of nuclear energy issues will say whether or not the standards have been met. for france, if any power plant does not meet the standards, it will be shut down. all the tests will be conducted in france on our nuclear power plants. all results will be public. if the tests were to be filled or unsatisfactory, we will take all necessary measures. that means shutting them down. >> you explained yesterday -- we talke
the problem in japan is how to deal with tsunamis. the problem would not apply to land locked countries or countries that have never had to experience a tsunami. we have decided to subject all of our power plants to a stress test, a safety test. that the energy mix comes under the sovereignty of member states. some have opted for nuclear energy. others have not. for those who have opted for nuclear energy, things will be as follows. the commission will set the framework for the standards and...